ASOCLIP Appoints Pioneer Continental Executive Committee

The African Society of Clinical Pharmacists (ASOCLIP), a newly established international clinical pharmacy society domiciled in Africa, has appointed its 11 Pioneer Continental Executive Committee (CEC) to pilot the affairs of the organisation.

Established in 2025, ASOCLIP was created in response to the long-standing need for a unifying body for clinical pharmacists across Africa.

In an exclusive interview with Pharmanewsonline, President of ASOCLIP, Dr. Joseph Madu, explained the rationale behind the formation of the society. He said the group became necessary at a time when the continent is grappling with a heavy disease burden, medication-related harm, workforce shortages, and persistent healthcare disparities.

According to him, the role of clinical pharmacists has never been more critical.

He further stated that the society was also established to bridge gaps between Africa and other continents, while entrenching the collaborative and systemic changes required to improve patient outcomes across the continent and beyond.

“We are proud to introduce the Pioneer Continental Executive Committee (CEC) of the African Society of Clinical Pharmacists (ASOCLIP), a newly established international clinical pharmacy society domiciled in Africa, founded in 2025,” he said.

“Today, we unveil a distinguished team of trailblazers and changemakers representing different African sub-regions and areas of expertise — practitioners, educators, researchers, policy leaders, and globally respected professionals.”

Leading the new executives, Madu listed other members of the team including Dr Rahanatou Galy-Adam, (Republic of Niger), vice-president; Dr Thelma Alalbila Aku, (Ghana) secretary general; Pharm. Oluebube Susanna Idoko. (Nigeria) assistant secretary general; Dr Ifeoma Momah, (Nigeria) treasurer; Dr Ibrahim Bello, (Nigeria ) financial secretary.

Others are: Dr Palakiyem Alfa kpaikpai, (Togo) representing West African Sub-Region; Dr Abdulmuminu Isah, PhD, (Nigeria) technical adviser; Dr Shauna Georgia Arao, (Uganda) representing East African Sub-Region; Pharm Ngozi Ezeani (Nigeria) director of communications and publicity; and Dr Hellen Miibil Adok, (Ghana), editor-in -chief.

He added that many members of the CEC currently serve in high-level national and international leadership roles across Africa and in the African diaspora.

Dr Madu noted that the executive committee is committed to advancing clinical pharmacy practice, research, and education across the continent and beyond, including harmonising standards and training. He said the team is also focused on strengthening healthcare systems by optimising medication use and improving patient outcomes, while positioning ASOCLIP as the global voice of African clinical pharmacists.

He disclosed that ASOCLIP currently has participating pharmacists from about 20 African countries and is extending a hand of partnership to governments, policymakers, academic institutions, healthcare organisations, researchers, sister health professionals, and all stakeholders committed to improving healthcare delivery in Africa.

When asked about the difference between the Clinical Pharmacists Association of Nigeria (CPAN) and ASOCLIP, he explained that CPAN is a Nigerian professional body for clinical pharmacists within and outside the country, whereas ASOCLIP serves the entire African continent.

While CPAN brings together Nigerian clinical pharmacists practising at home and abroad, ASOCLIP unites clinical pharmacists across Africa and those in the African diaspora under a continental framework, he said.